In a vibrant reimagining of the classic tale, Josh Gad stars as Rip Van Winkle, a charming but perpetually distracted man in a quaint, music-filled village who feels out of step with the relentless pace of modern life. His loving wife, played by the powerhouse Cynthia Erivo, dreams of a more present and ambitious partner as Rip seeks solace in the mysterious, whispering woods of the Catskill Mountains. There, he stumbles upon an extraordinary encounter that stops time itself, plunging him into a deep, decades-long slumber. Directed by Edward Ludwig, this heartfelt drama and musical follows Rip’s astonishing return to a world that has moved on without him, forcing him to confront all he has lost and the poignant melodies of a changed home. As he searches for his place in a familiar yet foreign land, Rip embarks on a lyrical journey of redemption, family, and the timeless quest for belonging.